contrariness

Meanings

• oppositeness or contradiction in action, opinion, or attitude

  - "His actions were in direct contradiction to his words."
  - "Despite her promises to quit smoking, her actions showed a clear contrariness."
  - "The two siblings argued fiercely, each insisting that the other was wrong, demonstrating a marked contrariness."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with contrariness
constrariness , despairness , distractedness , disputedness , forlornness , frustratedness , gloominess , harshness , hopelessness , impertinence , inconsiderateness , indignation , inflexibility , irascibility , iritability , obstinacy , opposition , perverseness , petulance , recalcitrance , resistlessness , refractoriness , stubbornness , uncooperativeness , unreasonableness , unwillingness , unyieldingness , vehemence , volatility

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. contrariness (en) : oppositeness or contradiction in action, opinion, or attitude
   

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Variants

List of all variants of contrariness that leads to same result
contrarily , contrariness , contrarinesses , contrary

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French contrarier, from contrare, contrary.

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Trivia

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1. {"text"=>"Contrariness is a common theme in literature, art, and music. It can be seen as a reflection of the human condition, with its inherent contradictions and complexities."}

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Quotes

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1. At sunrise 4 January she set sail, and the homeward passage began. Two days later, Columbus sighted Pinta sailing in a "contrary" direction …

   - Samuel Eliot Morison,{it}The European Discovery of America{/it},1974

2. Kicking Wolf was a very "contrary" man—he did as he pleased.

   - Larry McMurtry,{it}Dead Man's Walk{/it},1995

3. Mistress Mary got up from the log at once. She knew she felt "contrary" again, and obstinate, and she did not care at all.

   - Frances Hodgson,{it}The Secret Garden{/it},1911

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